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Our mission is to strengthen youth and families by providing evidence-based programs that promote mental health, prevent substance misuse, and maximize student success.

What Knox County says about Youth First

“You make my heart feel good.”

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Tips for Helping Children with ADHD

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By Jenny Bouchie, MSW, LSW - November 8, 2024 - According to Forbes, approximately 5.7 million children are diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It can be frustrating for the child to complete schoolwork and homework,…

Hidden Disabilities – More than Meets the Eye

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By Molly Johnson, MSW, LSW - October 30, 2024 - Have you ever heard any of the following?  “They don’t look disabled to me.”  “Doesn’t seem to me that they need handicap parking. They walk just fine.” “I think they…

Developing Your Child’s Attention Span

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By Megan Shake, MSW, LCSW - October 23, 2024 - How long is your child’s attention span? Many people assume children’s attention spans should be longer than they actually are. You might be surprised to learn that the average…

Our Mission

Youth First’s mission is to strengthen youth and families by providing evidence-based programs that promote mental health, prevent substance misuse, and maximize student success.

Youth First exists to strengthen and transform the lives of young people and their families. Youth First Mental Health Professionals provide specialized mentoring and caring support to students in partnering schools, readily available to assess and address students, family and school needs. Youth First prevention programs give kids the readiness, resiliency, and relationship skills needed to face life’s challenges.

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Youth First in
Knox County

To book a speaker, support, donate, volunteer, or advocate for Youth First in Knox County, contact Regional Development Officer Jazmin Murfee.

Find out more about Youth First Mental Health Professionals available in Knox County.

Our Mission

Our mission is to strengthen youth and families by providing evidence-based programs that promote mental health, prevent substance misuse, and maximize student success.

Youth First exists to strengthen and transform the lives of young people and their families. Youth First Mental Health Professionals provide specialized mentoring and caring support to students in partnering schools, readily available to assess and address students, family and school needs. Youth First prevention programs give kids the readiness, resiliency, and relationship skills needed to face life’s challenges.

Youth First Logo Knox County

Youth First in Knox County

To book a speaker, support, donate, volunteer, or advocate for Youth First in Knox County, contact Jazmin Murfee.

Find out more about Youth First Mental Health Professionals available in Knox County.

Our Mission

Our mission is to strengthen youth and families by providing evidence-based programs that promote mental health, prevent substance misuse, and maximize student success.

Youth First exists to strengthen and transform the lives of young people and their families. Youth First Mental Health Professionals provide specialized mentoring and caring support to students in partnering schools, readily available to assess and address students, family and school needs. Youth First prevention programs give kids the readiness, resiliency, and relationship skills needed to face life’s challenges.

Youth First Logo Knox County

Youth First in Knox County

To book a speaker, support, donate, volunteer, or advocate for Youth First in the Knox County, contact Jazmin Murfee.

Find out more about Youth First Mental Health Professionals available in Knox County.